Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Somebody People
Author: Bob Proehl
Book Series: The Nobody People Book 2
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For…: Heroes like story, sci-fi
Publication Date: September 1, 2020
Genre: Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, slight gore, some romance, dictatorships)
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Pages: 624
Synopsis: Fahima Deeb changed everything seven years ago when she triggered the Pulse, imbuing millions of people with otherworldly gifts like flight, telekinesis, or superhuman strength. She thought that would herald the end of the hostilities between those with abilities and those without, but it instead highlighted a new problem: There is someone behind the scenes, able to influence and manipulate these newly empowered people into committing horrible acts against their will. Worse still, that shadowy figure is wearing the face of Fahima’s oldest friend, Patrick Davenport. Fahima is horror-struck when she realizes that Patrick has built an army entirely under his control to wipe out all who oppose him.
With nowhere to turn and few she can trust, Fahima must rely on uncertain allies: Carrie Norris, whose illusion of a normal life vanishes at Fahima’s reappearance. Clay Weaver, a retired soldier fighting to keep his husband and son safe–and to keep Patrick from taking over his mind. And, finally, Emmeline Hirsch, adrift and untethered from her ability to travel through time. Together, they might be able to topple Patrick’s shadowy regime . . . though it may spell destruction for the entire world.
Review: The book is pretty good. It’s a straight continuation of the first one. The book has good world building and good pacing. The plot of this one also kept me intrigued in the book. This is another book that will be great for tome topper as well!
Overall though, I don’t think this book is as good as the first. The characters were a bit weirdly wrote and I can’t fully describe it. The book had weird structure also and it didn’t really grasp my attention. You also have to remember the last book and it would be best to read these back to back unlike what I did.
Verdict: It was good, but make sure to read book 1 first or you’ll be confused like me!
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